Josh Rohr & Lara Sturm

Powerlifting & Power Ballads Podcast

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Highlighting Georgia Powerlifting & hot topics throughout the USA, we discuss the week's hypothetical "Powerlifting Situation" and give a "New Lifter Tip". We also dive into the latest news, training tips and of course music. Frequent tournaments featuring listener submitted lists, competing for prizes from our sponsors. New Episodes every Wednesday. Josh Rohr and Lara Sturm Host.

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Josh Rohr & Lara Sturm

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Sports

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plballads.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 24 - Four New USAPL Divisions & Best Powerlifter from Holiday Movies 25.12.2020

Send us Fan Mail Josh and Lara put on their Christmas hats to discuss: The four NEW USA Powerlifting Divisions #PLSituation - the character with the best powerlifter potential from Holiday Movies #NewLifterTip - go to the bathroom first! Josh's 2nd Attempt Squat Songs: Adrenalin - Road of the Gypsy Simple Minds - Don't you (Forget about me) Team Rohr Powerlifting 100% Individualized Prog...

Ep. 23 - Josh's Meet Playlist & Last Minute Christmas Shopping 18.12.2020

Send us Fan Mail Josh and Lara discuss coach James Vang's recent performance at the USA Powerlifting Suwanee Holiday Havoc Meet Lara puts Josh on the spot with some Rapid Fire Questions. #PLSituation - The crew discuss last minute shopping ideas for powerlifters. #NewLifterTip - Buy IPF Approved Equipment Josh's Opening Squat Goto Songs: Garth Brooks - Rodeo Bruce Springsteen - Born in t...

Ep. 22 - Lara's #1 Lifting Song and Rapid Fire Questions 11.12.2020

Send us Fan Mail Josh and Lara start off with some rapid fire questions.  #PLSituation - When to lower your opener. #NewLifterTip - Don't smash the chalk! Lara's Top Song (and Honorable Mention) are revealed! #1: Kenny Loggins - This is it Honorable Mention - Eminem - Till I Collapse Team Rohr Powerlifting 100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual Coaching Di...

Ep. 21 - Mark Freeman 04.12.2020

Send us Fan Mail Josh and Lara are joined by the co-founder of the UGA Powerlifting Club - Mark Freeman #PLSituation - 12/1/20 - Down by 10kg going into the last deadlift. You bet your life savings that lifter ______ makes the 3rd pull and wins the meet. Choose any lifter (past or present) to come through for you.  Mark: Kim Walford Lara: Jennifer Thompson Josh: Brad Gillingham #NewLifterTip Lara’...

Ep. 20 - Hope Rohr & Dan Sturm 27.11.2020

Send us Fan Mail Josh and Lara are joined by Hope Rohr and Dan Sturm. Hope and Dan's favorite meet as competitors. Read the F*ckin Chart!!!! #PLSituation #NewLifterTip Lara's #3: Scorpions - The Zoo Team Rohr Powerlifting 100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual Coaching Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a...

Ep. 19 - Josh's Rants, Lara's #4 Song and MAFIA 20.11.2020

Send us Fan Mail In addition to the #PLSituation and #NewLiftertip, Josh and Lara go off the deep end talking about the game of Mafia. They also reminisce about the 2012 USA Powerlifting Georgia State Championship. Lara Reveals her #4 Lifting Song: Iron Maiden: Die with your boots on Team Rohr Powerlifting 100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual Coaching Disclaimer:...

Ep. 18 - GA Meet Recap & Lara's Top 5 Lifting Songs 13.11.2020

Send us Fan Mail Josh & Lara discuss: Recap of the USA Powerlifting Viking Strength Sports Veterans Day Open #PL Situation - A weekly situation - how would you respond #NewLifterTip - A weekly tip  Lara's #5 lifting song: Korn - Blind Team Rohr Powerlifting 100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual Coaching Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If yo...

Ep. 17 - Alicia "Le" Webb 30.10.2020

Send us Fan Mail Josh and Lara are joined by Special Guest: Alicia Webb! Another "Josh's Pet Peeve" Track 17: Bryan Adams - Straight from the Heart Q&A with Alicia Webb New Lifter Tip: Read the Rulebook! Team Rohr Powerlifting 100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual Coaching Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I...

Ep. 16 - Mindset and Bobby Knight Ranger 23.10.2020

Send us Fan Mail Josh and Lara are back to discuss: Track 16: Night Ranger: Sister Christian Team Rohr Powerlifting's 13 Week Program for GA State Meet Mindset Lifter Tip of the Week: Caffeine and Pre-workout Team Rohr Powerlifting 100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual Coaching Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may recei...

Ep. 15 - The 4 year anniversary of the 1st PRIMETIME in Atlanta, GA 16.10.2020

Send us Fan Mail Josh and Lara reminisce about the 1st ever primetime at he 2016 USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals in Atlanta, GA Error: Jesse Norris did not miss his 1st 2 deadlifts, only his 2nd deadlift. Josh Favorite Power Balads Track 15 - - Winger - Miles Away 2016 PRIMETIME Live Streams Primetime Roster Reveal Video   with Jennifer Thompson Thursday Primetime Video Friday Primetime Video Satur...

Ep. 14 - Sherman Ledford - The 70's and before 09.10.2020

Send us Fan Mail Track 14: Tesla - Love Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2q_-xN2N54 Josh and Lara are joined by Sherman Ledford of Quest Nutrition & Athletics. www.quest-athletics.com . Sherman takes us back to the 70’s via the music that he listened to when he and others were training! Sherman’s Songs (Early 80’s and before) Gary Glitter - Rock N Roll Pt 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch...

Ep. 13 - Nazareth, New Female Weight Classes, National Qualifying & New Lifter Tip 02.10.2020

Send us Fan Mail Track 13: Nazareth - Love Hurts New IPF Female Weight Classes for 2021 How to qualify for 2021 USA Powerlifting Nationals New Lifter Tip: Chalk vs Baby Powder Upcoming Georgia Meets in 2020 Sponsored by Team Rohr Powerlifting Team Rohr Powerlifting 100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual Coaching Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you...

Ep. 12 - Transitioning from Crossfit to Powerlifting, Get rid of Deadlifts? REO Speedwagon 18.09.2020

Send us Fan Mail REO Speedwagon - Keep on Loving You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJzNZ1c5C9c Listener Q&A: Transitioning from Crossfit to Powerlifting Should Powerlifting eliminate the deadlift? Who can bench more, Lara in a shirt or Josh raw? #NewLifterTip from Team Rohr How the referees work at a meet.  Team Rohr Powerlifting 100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Liv...

Ep. 11 - What coaches want. More Powerlifting Myths get busted. 11.09.2020

Send us Fan Mail Josh and Lara bust a few more Powerlifting Myths. What are coaches looking for in a client? Josh and Lara have some thoughts. Track #11 featuring Mr. Big - To be with you. Is it a Power Ballad?  Team Rohr Powerlifting 100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual Coaching Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive...

Ep. 10 - Powerlifting Myths, Meet Day Anxiety and Whitesnake 04.09.2020

Send us Fan Mail Josh and Lara discuss: Powerlifting Myths Women shouldn't lift weights? Lifting weights is not feminine? All Powerlifters take steroids? I will get hurt if I lift weights? It's too late to get started? Meet Day Anxiety What is it? What can I do about it? Track 10: Whitesnake - Is this Love? Team Rohr Powerlifting 100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and...

Ep. 9 - Geno Biancheri 28.08.2020

Send us Fan Mail The bar is Loaded! Geno Biancheri Geno's DJ Experience. You have 1 band. Favorite Power Ballad. Bob Sacamano. Track 9 - Foreigner - I want to know what love is. Watch the video on Youtube "Powerlifting & Power Ballads" Team Rohr Powerlifting 100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual Coaching Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate l...

Ep. 8 - Josh unsupervised, Q&A's: How much volume? & Track 8 21.08.2020

Send us Fan Mail Lara leaves Josh unsupervised for Episode 8. Topics include: Q&A What is a total & how does scoring work? How to enter a powerlifting meet? Programming for squat/deadlift for older lifters that can't handle volume. A brief intro to Team Rohr Coaching Track of the Week: Warrant - Heaven Team Rohr Powerlifting 100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Li...

Ep. 7 - James Vang 14.08.2020

Send us Fan Mail What is the powerlifting community really like? Open Nationals would have been starting today. Lara, James and Josh give their thoughts. Hmong Breakdancing Track 7: KISS - Forever Follow James on Instagram @hmongpowerlifter Team Rohr Powerlifting 100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual Coaching Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you m...

Ep. 6 - Jeremy Hartman aka "Uncle Jeremy" 07.08.2020

Send us Fan Mail Track 6 - Slaughter - Fly to the Angels Q&A - How to stay motivated with no meet in sight. Jeremy Hartman talks shop. Team Rohr Powerlifting 100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual Coaching Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Join our GroupMe...

Ep. 5 - Origin of Primetime 31.07.2020

Send us Fan Mail The origin of Primetime Josh's favorite moment as a competitor Track 5 is Cheap and it's a Trick Team Rohr Powerlifting 100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual Coaching Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Join our GroupMe ! Follow/Direct...

Ep. 4 - Lara's Redemption, Mobility, Bryan Adams & Sleeping in India 24.07.2020

Send us Fan Mail Josh and Lara are back to discuss: USA Powerlifting Hometown Showdown Announcement and it's implications. The importance of mobility and stretching. Growth of Powerlifting in Georgia Track of the Week How Josh almost slept through Worlds For information on Powerlifting Coaching, Visit Team Rohr Powerlifting Team Rohr Powerlifting 100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Prep...

Ep. 3 - Beginning Equipped, Poison and Lara's First World Title 17.07.2020

Send us Fan Mail Getting started in Equipped Lifting Balancing Emotions and Personalities Poison - Every Rose Has it's Thorne (Track 3) Lara's First World Championship. Team Rohr Powerlifting 100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual Coaching Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to...

Ep. 2 - Q&A, How to get Started, Pet Peeves, Track 2 & Inspiration/Story Time. 10.07.2020

Send us Fan Mail Josh and Lara discuss: Q&A from Episode 1 How to get started in Powerlifting Josh's Pet Peeve/Rant Track 2 from Josh's Favorite Power "Balads" is revealed Inspirational Story time Team Rohr Powerlifting 100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual Coaching Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I ma...

Ep. 1 - National Meets, Pet Peeves & Track 1 02.07.2020

Send us Fan Mail Josh and Lara awkwardly discuss: The cancellation of USA Powerlifting Regional & National Meets New Lifter Tip Josh's biggest pet peeve Recapping the tracks of the 2008 "Josh's Favorite Power Balads" Team Rohr Powerlifting 100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual Coaching Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you m...

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